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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638.82, 958.37 and 379.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638.82, 958.37 and 379.05 is: 568.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638.82 : 958.37 = 379.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638.82/958.37 = 379.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638.82x = 958.37 × 379.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638.82x = 363,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,264.66/638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.65

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